9th Sep 2016
So What Makes Glycolic Acid So Special?
We love the thrill of discovering new skincare treatments which contain the latest, most talked about ingredients. - What we enjoy even more is testing the products and finding out for ourselves that they work wonders and provide the results we're all looking for.
AHA’s, (Alpha Hydroxy Acids ) including glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and more are getting a lot of hype and attention nowadays. Clearly, the standalone and most talked about AHA these days is Glycolic Acid. WHY?, What makes this so special and effective?
Well, Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring substance, which when included in a skincare formula provides a whole load of incredible benefits to the skin, such as exfoliating, skin correcting, brightening, rejuvenating and even moisturising.
It is made up of small molecules, and it's unique structure means it is able to penetrate the skin deeply and easily, getting to work it's wonders quickly and effectively.
In fact, Glycolic Acid is the main ingredient in most chemical peels performed by professional beauty salons due to it's extreme effectiveness and numerous benefits for the skin.
Glycolic Acid derives from plants such as pineapple, sugar cane and sugar beets.
The unique botanical properties help to treat various skin conditions such as Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Psoriasis, and scarring.
It is the number one ingredient for exfoliation - it easily removes the top layer of dead skin cells, revealing a much brighter, clearer and even toned complexion.
Skincare treatmets that contain Glycolic Acid are used to clear pigmentation marks, dark spots, acne scars, sun damage and other types of skin discolourations.
Glycolic Acid is also very effective at halting signs of ageing. So, if you are fed up with dull, uneven and pigmented skin, then you really should try a quality skincare product which contains at least 5% Glycolic Acid. You will be amazed at the results.